Jacob Valleroy’s first taste of acting came when he was 7 years old and performing in plays for his church. It wasn’t until middle school that he seriously pursued acting, participating in theater...

THENBrandon Sparks was born and raised in Tuscaloosa. After graduating from the University last May, Sparks moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for film and storytelling at the University of Southern...

If you have a friend in the theater, then you’re probably guilty of it – you hear they’re performing tonight and, whether or not you’re able to attend, you want them to know you support them so...

By Cokie Thompson | Staff ReporterTennessee Williams was born 60 miles west of Tuscaloosa in Columbus, Mississippi. His mother almost married a man in Demopolis, 60 miles south of Tuscaloosa. His good...

It’s no secret that the biggest draw of musical theater is, in fact, the music. While it may seem that some productions occasionally get too caught up in the visual elements of a musical production at...

Writing has been a crucial element of Laura Coby’s life since she first began writing poetry in 
elementary school.“I wrote my first poem in fifth grade, and it was about a tater tot,” she said....

By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer The University of Alabama’s Department of Theatre and Dance will offer a twist on classic Shakespeare in its upcoming production of “Twelfth Night,”...

Not many scenarios exist for blues music fans to indulge in passions for sports and filmmaking while also honoring musician Robert Johnson. Brandon Sparks managed to weave these distinct interests together...

After weeks of strenuous rehearsal for the UA theatre department’s production of “Othello,” Samuel Hardy walked off stage needing rest. “That was a really intense rehearsal process, and then I...